Ana Krakosky is of Te Ātiawa descent and holds close the legend that her people are descended from the sky. This belief is woven into her work, guiding her to create with care, embrace possibility, make thoughtful choices, challenge herself, and, above all, love what she does.

Through her practice, Ana seeks to create pieces that reflect the beauty of life and the world around us. She finds great joy in working with the strength and character of pounamu, feeling it in her hands as she carefully shapes and carves it into objects that are treasured, valued, and deeply meaningful.